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Clovelly surfForecast / Cape Town / South Africa

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Monday 01 Sep 2025 SAST
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Clovelly surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Clovelly sea temperature is
15.9° C
 (Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Clovelly this week:

The surf forecast for Clovelly over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 02) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 1.1m and 5s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Clovelly in the next 12 days are 2.4m 15s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 08) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 07) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Tue 2nd Sep)7.5ft (2.3m) 14s
Best Surf 2AM (Tue 2nd Sep)7.5ft (2.3m) 14s
Most Powerful 8AM (Mon 8th Sep)8ft (2.4m) 15s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Clovelly over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon afternoon, min 13°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sat night, min 12°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Mon
01
Tuesday
02
Wednesday
03
Thursday
04
Friday
05
Saturday
06
Sunday
07
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
1
4
4
4
2
3
2
2
2
1
0
0
0
0
1
0
2
2
3
3
3
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2.1
SW
2.3
SW
2.1
SW
2.1
SW
1.8
SW
1.8
SW
1.8
SW
1.6
SW
1.5
SW
1.6
SW
1.4
SW
0.9
S
1.8
SSW
1.9
SSW
2.2
SSW
2.1
SSW
1.9
SSW
1.7
SSW
2
SSW
2.3
SW
2.4
SW
Period(s) (?)131413131314131211101010121114141314151515
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)16442092158914381048120810216895635625122499499302120169112351141164022462359
Wind
(km/h)
15
SE
5
ENE
15
NW
10
W
5
SSW
5
SSE
10
SSE
10
SSE
5
W
10
SSW
15
SSE
15
SSE
20
SSE
25
SE
20
SE
20
SE
20
N
20
NNE
10
S
10
E
5
SSE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
onglassoffcross-
off		cross-
on		glassononglasscrossononcross-
on		onononcross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
on		cross-
on		on
High Tide
/ height (m)
10:16PM
0.97
11:52AM
0.96
11:59PM
1.05
12:50PM
1.10
12:54AM
1.18
1:28PM
1.25
1:34AM
1.31
2:01PM
1.41
2:11AM
1.43
2:33PM
1.55
2:47AM
1.52
3:06PM
1.67
3:22AM
1.58
Low Tide
/ height (m)
3:26PM
0.72
5:26AM
0.61
5:59PM
0.66
6:37AM
0.50
6:57PM
0.53
7:17AM
0.36
7:36PM
0.39
7:50AM
0.23
8:11PM
0.24
8:22AM
0.12
8:45PM
0.11
8:54AM
0.03
9:20PM
0.01
9:27AM
-0.02
Mon
01
Tuesday
02
Wednesday
03
Thursday
04
Friday
05
Saturday
06
Sunday
07
Sunrise--7:03--7:01--7:01--7:00--6:58--6:56--6:56
Sunset6:27--6:28--6:29--6:29--6:30--6:30--6:30--
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C181817171514151416181514151316192015181617
Feels °C (?)16161415151314131516151212912151810161417
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  1. weather stationWind Update Continuing clean conditions at Clovelly (calm at Meadowridge wx 11 km from Clovelly). A 1.5m windswell from the SSE

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Information about the Clovelly Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Clovelly provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Clovelly can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Clovelly surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Clovelly) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Clovelly may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

Are you planning a holiday in Cape Town? If you are looking for accommodation near Clovelly, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Cape Town, consider staying in Cape Town which is 22 km (14 miles) away. Other places in and around Cape Town where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Bellville which is 30 km (19 miles) away, Robben Island, Kayamnandi and Stellenbosch.

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